Roy Halladay dominated and Chase Utley came up with the big hit to give the Phillies a victory to open the series. Even if the Phillies aren’t going to be in the postseason, it would be nice to end the season on a high note and play spoiler for possible contenders like the Cardinals.

Cliff Lee has been better during the second half of the season, but he still only has two wins. In his five starts after the All Star Break, Lee has a 3.25 ERA, but the most impressive stat may be that he only has four walks in his last 36 innings. Lee’s a strike thrower; he makes other teams beat him by hitting their way on.

Cerveza Pacifico Clara is the real name for this beer which was brewed by three German men in Mexico in 1900. In 1954 it was purchased by Modelo (you’ve heard of them, yes), which is now owned by Anheuser Busch. Seems like they own every beer. So I guess Pacifico is like the Bud of our neighbors to the south. Oh, well. — By Pat

Watching this offense through eight innings could cure insomnia. Cliffard needs to paint the corners better; his pitches are hanging too high in the strike zone. Get on the mechanics for that Dubee. Lol.

This exactly what me and some others have been afraid off. Frandsden playing well then Rube decides get disillusioned into making him a starter next year. Then he reverts back into a pumpkin next year batting .230.

Perhaps we should entertain a deal where we ship Cliff Lee to the Yankees to dump his contract and pick up some prospects? It would sure free up money. And Sabbathia is hurt with an elbow issue. The Yankees ain’t winning anything without CC.